December 1, 2020 -  Adria Business Network #13, organized by successful entrepreneurs Željka Barišić, owner of Forca Digital Agency and Kristina Krstinić, owner of MIKRIS Project Management, will be held on December 15, 2020, at 6 pm, this time online.

The first part of the event welcomes experienced and successful entrepreneurs Ognjen Bagatin, co-owner of the Bagatin Polyclinic and owner of the media platform Entrepreneur, and Dario Marenić, owner of Elda, with whom the participants will discuss the most valuable lessons of 2020. With their knowledge, they will try to help everyone who is currently in a hopeless business situation, but also those who need any advice from the business sphere.

Ognjen Bagatin, as a co-owner of the leading polyclinic for dentistry, aesthetic surgery, and dermatology in Croatia, encouraged the development of corporate entrepreneurship and project management in the medical segment. With his extensive knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the private health care system, he encourages the development of a positive corporate culture. For many years, in addition to his professional education, he led sports teams and clubs as a coach, and he always strives to bring team spirit, togetherness and the right values into the corporate culture. According to IMTJ, the Bagatin Polyclinic is at the very top of the list of the best polyclinics in the world.

Dario Marenić has 39 years of entrepreneurial experience and is the owner of the company Elda, which specializes in the production of liquids for electronic cigarettes, which exports its products to over 80 countries around the world. He has won numerous international awards, such as the Vapor Digest Award, a well-known magazine in the United States that listed Elda as a gold standard e-liquid manufacturer. He was also named the best project manager in Croatia in 2015, which Croma awarded to Dario Marenić, and the AAA certificate of creditworthiness excellence, which is behind the business of Elda.

In the second part of the event, everyone present in the online event will have the opportunity to ask questions that the guests will answer.

The purpose of this slightly different event is that this time, instead of the classic lecture and networking, everyone will receive answers to the challenges of the current situation.

The number of places is limited, and you can secure your place on time by registering via the link https://www.entrio.hr/event/retrospektiva-2020-iskusni-poduzetnici-odgovaraju-na-vasa-pitanja-8644

Adria Business Network is organized by successful entrepreneurs Željka Barišić, owner of Forca Digital Agency (www.forcadigitalagency.com) and Kristina Krstinić, owner of MIKRIS Project Management (www.mikris.eu).

The diamond partner of the event is A1. Silver sponsors are FINA and ManpowerGroup.

The event is sponsored by the Bagatin Polyclinic and the FORUM Zagreb Congress Center.

Partners are Vladimir Abicic Photography, Aero Print, Kupinovo Wine - Kupilek, Valenta Wines and Planet Art Theater.

The media partners of the event are the magazine and portal Poduzetnik, the magazine and portal Zaposlena, Netokracija, She.hr, Zagrebonline.hr, Rep.hr, Glas Istre, Flash.hr, Moja Domovina, Total Croatia News, Fama, ZgExpress, Akademija Art and Radio 92 FM.

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November 3, 2020 - Adria Business Network #12, organized by successful entrepreneurs Željka Barišić, owner of Forca Digital Agency, and Kristina Krstinić, owner of MIKRIS Project Management, will be held on November 17, 2020, at 6 pm at the FORUM Zagreb Congress Center, Radnička cesta 50, 1st floor.

In the first part of the event, the guest is Jako Andabak, owner of the largest hotel chain in Central Dalmatia Bluesun Hotels & Resorts, which consists of 11 hotels, 4 resorts, and 1 camp where he combines many years of experience and tourist traditions of Brela, Tucepi, Bol, Supetar and Starigrad Paklenica innovation, with new technology and implementation of international standards.

His professional path has been marked by efficiency, determination, and clarity in making decisions that are always based on knowledge, innovation, and a healthy dose of risk. Simultaneously, in addition to extremely responsible work, he was engaged in scientific work and won awards for numerous innovations.

Through his business career, he shows that he is the one who, guided by unmistakable intuition and exceptional life and business experience - creates new standards in entrepreneurship. 

The second part of the event is followed by a personal presentation of all those present through a one-minute pitch.

Finally, in an informal gathering with quality sponsor wines, everyone present will have the opportunity to share experiences with other participants.

The number of spots is limited, and you can secure your place on time by registering HERE.

The diamond partner of the event is A1. Silver sponsors are FINA and ManpowerGroup. The event sponsors are the Bagatin Polyclinic, the FORUM Zagreb Congress Center, and Kreativ info.
Partners are Vladimir Abicic Photography, Aero Print, Kupinovo vino - Kupilek and Valenta wines.

The event's media partners are the magazine and portal Poduzetnik, magazine and portal Zaposlena, Netokracija, She.hr, Zagrebonline.hr, Rep.hr, Glas Istre, Flash.hr, Moja Domovina, Total Croatia News, Fama, ZgExpress, and Radio 92 FM.

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October 24, 2020 - Adria Business Network # 11 was held at the FORUM Congress Center in Zagreb, organized by entrepreneurs Željka Barišić, owner of Forca Digital Agency and Kristina Krstinić, owner of MIKRIS Project Management.

The event's goal is business networking in Croatia and the region, creating business opportunities, and encouraging continuous education. The event offers all participants the opportunity to get to know each other better and network better and in a targeted way.

The guest lecturer was investor and entrepreneur Saša Cvetojević, founder and owner of many companies, communicator of the year in 2014, member of the Croatian jury for the EY Award - Entrepreneur of the Year, an active promoter of e-mobility, the first owner of a Tesla electric car in the region and the first person to cross the Sahara Desert by electric car.

The organizers and hosts said the following about the atmosphere at the event:

"An extremely successful opening of the second season of our event in which our guest inspired us all with his many years of entrepreneurial experience and some anecdotes, which gave the whole conversation a special charm. This time there were mostly new faces in the audience, which makes us especially happy. In addition to loyal visitors, we always want to offer a chance for new acquaintances and quality networking. I would say that the selection of the guest was a complete success and that the three-hour gathering gave enough positive energy to prepare for the next event, which we will start today," said Željka Barišić, owner of Forca Digital Agency and one of the founders of Adria Business Network.

Kristina Krstinić, owner of MIKRIS Project Management in Zagreb and also the founder of Adria Business Network, said the following about the event:

“I am very pleased that the new season started so successfully. Entrepreneurs have recognized us as an event where they can learn a lot, and with good company and networking, make some lucrative business. Our guest Saša Cvetojević told us a little more about the challenges he faced and gave us some positive guidelines and advice for the future. The panel was also attended by those present with their questions, which contributed to the great atmosphere and the exchange of interesting views and thoughts."

The diamond partner of the event is A1. The silver sponsor is FINA and ManpowerGroup.

The event sponsors are the Bagatin Polyclinic, the FORUM Zagreb Congress Center, and Kreativ info. Partners are Vladimir Abicic Photography, Aero Print, Kupinovo vino - Kupilek, Valenta Wines, and MY MY CONCEPT.

The event's media partners are the magazine and portal Poduzetnik, magazine and portal Zaposlena, Netokracija, She.hr, Zagrebonline.hr, Rep.hr, Glas Istre, Flash.hr, Moja Domovina, Total Croatia News, Fama, ZgExpress, and Radio 92 FM.

The next Adria Business Network event will occur on November 17, 2020, at 6 pm at FORUM Zagreb, Radnička Cesta 50, on the 1st floor.  The guest of the event is Jako Andabak, owner of the hotel group Bluesun Hotels & Resorts.

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October 12, 2020 - The monthly Adria Business Network event, which networks and brings together established entrepreneurs and anyone who wants to become one, is entering its second season. The 11th event on October 21 features Saša Cvetojević.

After the successful first season in which the guest lecturers were some of the most successful Croatian entrepreneurs, the second edition begins on October 21, 2020, at 6 pm in the Congress Center FORUM, Radnička cesta 50, on the 1st floor. It will open with a conversation led by entrepreneur and investor Sašo Cvetojević on the topic 'ready for new challenges.'

Everyone is thus invited to attend the Adria Business Network #11 organized by successful entrepreneurs Željka Barišić, owner of Forca Digital Agency, and Kristina Krstinić, owner of MIKRIS Project Management, which will take place on the mentioned date.

In the first part of the event, the guest lecturer is Saša Cvetojević, a successful entrepreneur with many years of experience in the healthcare sector, mobile telecommunications, and in the distribution of consumer goods. He is the founder and owner of numerous companies and health care institutions in Croatia. He is actively involved in CRANE (Croatian Network of Business Angels) and is an investor in numerous startups, some of which have become leading companies that generate revenue globally. He was a member of the board of the Croatian Health Insurance Institute and the Croatian negotiating team during the process of accession to the European Union in the field of health and consumer protection. He is a co-founder of ZIP (Zagreb Entrepreneurship Incubator), which launched in 2012. He was named Communicator of the year in 2014 and is a Croatian jury member for the EY - Entrepreneur of the Year award. He is an active promoter of e-mobility, the first owner of a Tesla electric car in the region, and the first person to cross the Sahara Desert by electric car.

The second part of the event is followed by one-minute pitches by the participants in attendance.

Finally, in an informal gathering with quality wines, everyone will have the opportunity to share experiences with other participants.

The number of places is limited, and you can secure your place on time by registering HERE.

The diamond partner of the event is A1. The silver sponsor is FINA and ManpowerGroup. The event sponsors are the Bagatin Polyclinic, the FORUM Zagreb Congress Center, and Kreativ info.

Partners are Vladimir Abicic Photography, Aero Print, Blackberry Wine - Kupilek, Valenta Wines, and MY MY CONCEPT.

The event's media partners are the magazine and portal Poduzetnik, magazine and portal Zaposlena, Netokracija, She.hr, Zagrebonline.hr, Story.hr, Rep.hr, Glas Istre, Flash.hr, Moja Domovina, Total Croatia News, Fama, ZgExpress, and Radio 92 FM.

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March 6, 2020 - The fifth Adria Business Network was held at the FORUM Convention Center in Zagreb, organized by entrepreneurs Željka Barišić and Kristina Krstinić. 

The event is aimed at business networking in Croatia and the region, creating business opportunities and encouraging continuing education. Through the event, everyone was offered the chance to find new clients and enter into lucrative deals.

Guest Lecturer Marko Loncar, New Generation Fitness Trainer and Owner of the BITI FIT brand educated everyone on how to eat healthily and keep fit in the business world.

A look at what the organizers and presenters said bout the event below:

“My dear friend Marko is always interesting and inspiring every time he teaches me something new, so this time I learned why professional sports are not for the human body, because our bodies are not designed for this level of effort. We also learned why none of the next five ranked athletes wanted to take Michael Joran's medals. An interesting fact was that in Croatia, 44% of children do not eat breakfast during the week, 76% do not eat enough fruits and vegetables, while only 30% of boys and 17% of girls are engaged in physical activity, and we are eighth in the EU with 18.7% obesity The guest lecturer also inspired us to motivate ourselves through three questions at the end of each day; what have we done today for ourselves to be happy, what have we done for others, and why are we a better person today than yesterday? The lecture enriched me not only with tips but also with the facts presented,” said Zeljka Barisic, owner of Forca Digital Agency and one of the founders of Adria Business Network.

Kristina Krstinić, owner of MIKRIS Project Management in Zagreb and founder of Adria Business Network, also added her thoughts on the event: “Today, stress is a fact of life that every single individual encounter. It is for this reason that it is important to know how they can alleviate and even avoid the negative effects of stress on the body and mind. Guest lecturer Marko Loncar said that by exercising and eating healthy, we could eliminate the negative effects of the environment, do something positive for ourselves, and set a good example for others. Keep in mind that a healthy spirit is in a healthy body, so it is up to us to make sure that it is.”

Sponsors of the event are Bagatin Clinic, FORUM Zagreb Convention Center and Creative info. The silver sponsor of the event is FINA.

Other sponsors include Vladimir Abicic Photography, InspireMe, Prtenjača  Delicatessen, Aero Print, Kupinovo Wine - Kupilek and Valenta.

Media sponsors of the event are Poduzetnik, the magazine and portal Zaposlena, Netokracija, She.hr, Zagrebonline.hr, Story.hr, Rep.hr, Glas Istre, Flash.hr, Moja Domovina, Total Croatia News, Fama and ZgExpress.

The next Adria Business Network event will be held on April 2, 2020. at 6 pm at the FORUM Zagreb Convention Center, when the guest of the event is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in this region, the owner of Orbica, Mr. Branko Roglic.

You can learn more about Adria Business Network here.

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February 20, 2020 -  The fifth Adria Business Network, organized by entrepreneurs Željka Barišić and Kristina Krstinić, will be held on March 4, 2020, at 6 pm at the FORUM Zagreb Convention Center.

To lead the first part of the event, the guest lecturer is a new generation fitness trainer and owner of the brand BE FIT - Marko Loncar. We are aware of how much work and daily stress can affect our diet, lifestyle, and thus our health. Keeping top form and avoiding potential burnout is a challenge for us all. 

Thus, at this Adria Business Network event, participants will learn what is required for proper nutrition and superior health in the business world.  Marko is a columnist for Men's Health and Vecernji List and an ambassador for many companies. He has lectured at numerous seminars and workshops at major conferences in the region, schools, and companies. He is a longtime author and guest in numerous media. He is also an influencer with over 80,000 followers on Facebook and Instagram. Marko’s lectures are always packed to the brim.

The second part of the event follows with the one-minute pitch presentations of all present. 

Finally, in an informal gathering with quality wines from the sponsors, everyone will have the opportunity to exchange their experiences with the guest lecturer and other participants.

Seating is limited and you can secure your spot on time by registering here.

The general sponsors are Bagatin Clinic and FORUM Zagreb Convention Center.

Adria Business Network is conceived as a networking event for business people in Croatia and the region, creating business opportunities and encouraging continuing education. Through the event, participants are offered the chance to find new clients and enter into lucrative business deals.

The event is organized in such a way that the guest lecturer speaks for 30 minutes, followed by a pitch (i.e., personal presentation) by the event participants, which is 60 seconds per person, and up to 60 minutes in total. This is followed by time for socializing and networking, where guests can enjoy the perks of attractive sponsors. The guest speaker selection is always in line with the latest market trends.

The brains behind the event are Željka Barišić and Kristina Krstinić. 

Adria Business Network takes place every month and lasts 3 hours. You can learn more about Adria Business Network here.

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February 11, 2020 - Earlybird tickets are on sale for the One Day or Day One tourism conference in Zagreb this April. And we promise you won't want to miss out. 

Tickets are now on sale for the conference of the year in the B2B tourism sector, which will be held on April 2 at the Forum Congress Center in Zagreb with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, the Croatian National Tourist Board and the Croatian Chamber of Economy, organized by the leading B2B tourism portal HrTurizam.hr.

Namely, One Day or Day One, which is held just before the start of the tourist season, will bring together everyone who means anything in the tourism sector.

"We all say that we have an incredible amount of potential wherever we turn, and that we need a change in the context of market development, in order to turn that potential into resources. But in order to turn these potentials into resources, we need to be more proactive in addressing market development and growth, there must be dialogue and common communication and consensus around common themes and challenges. The question we all have to ask ourselves is: How do we move faster and better? What can we do to make tomorrow better? Where do we see Croatian tourism in 2030?,” said the conference director and founder of the HrTurizam portal, Goran Rihelj.

HrTurizam.hr wants to be at the center of this story as a kind of mediator, a channel that connects through dialogue and communication, and provides concrete solutions. In the tourism vocabulary, it is necessary to define a complete tourism product, or to remove market barriers for the development of the entire tourism sector.

"And that's why there is a need to launch the #DayOne platform, which focuses on connecting the 'incompatible' or initiating communication. The main focus is not on problems and the past, but on constructive, open dialogue and solutions. The focus is on the positives, not the negatives. The focus is on synergy and collaboration. As I pointed out, #DayOne is not another conference but a platform. Because we can talk about the future of our tourism not only one day during the conference, but every day,” adds Rihelj.

An excellent story about cooperation with big brands and a positive example of synergy between public and private will be told by Denis Ivošević from the Tourist Board of Istria. The challenges and opportunities of cooperation between OPGs and destinations in the 1 VS 1 format will be discussed with Petra Butković from the Lika Destination Cluster.

The One Day or Day One conference should showcase all niches and all development opportunities in Croatia. Thus, Berislav Sokač from Run Croatia will bring an interesting vision of Croatia as a racing destination.

We continuously talk about continental tourism and emphasize the importance of developing the continent that has the greatest opportunities for year-round tourism. The best campaign of the East was the great HeadOnEast campaign as part of Croatian Tourism Days in Slavonia. Ivana Juric from the Osijek-Baranja Tourist Board will also be at the conference. 

How tourism is developed in Austria, which is one of the best examples of year-round continental tourism, will be told by Michael Fend, LAG manager at Steirischen Vulkanlandes.

Paul Bradbury, owner of Total Croatia News, One Day or Day One conference partner, and an ambassador of Croatian tourism, is someone who sees the whole story from the outside as a foreigner with a Croatian passport. His lecture, “5 tourism gifts that Croatia is ignoring, and how to fix them,” will certainly arouse great interest.

Branding in Croatia is a unique story that is talked about often, and the importance of branding does not need to be over-emphasized, because it is imperative today. The conference will also be thoughtfully themed with branding, a complex process in which we cannot go wrong. Bozo Skoko will discuss this topic at the conference, too.

The private sector in tourism has a lot to say. What are the challenges and biggest problems, what they expect from the public sector, and what solutions they propose will be shared in a large panel where there will be representatives of hoteliers, travel agencies, family accommodation, and caterers. 

Tourism Minister Gari Cappelli, who has supported the conference and expects a lot from it, will present a tourism development plan and a vision of where we see each other in 2030. The fact that the Minister of Tourism and his associates will accompany the entire conference already gives hope for the detection of genuine problems and the concept of concrete solutions. The same panel should also feature the Croatian National Tourist Board, which should be represented by Director Kristjan Stanicic. This panel will give clear guidance to the private sector, where Croatia is going, and where Croatia wants to be. The moderator of this panel is acclaimed communications expert Kresimir Macan.

How private and public sector dialogue and cooperation can look will be revealed by the example of Ognjen Bagatin and Bagatin Clinic’s health tourism development.

One of the current leading tourism experts, Doug Lansky, will speak for the first time in Croatia about positive global examples of how tourism destinations are positioned, developed and grown. Doug's lectures have always attracted a large number of listeners and attention, especially from the tourist public and the profession, and he has a large base of followers in Croatia as well.

It is crucial to emphasize that after the conference, meetings with the private sector in each area follow, in order to gather all concrete solutions into one strategic document, with a clear argument of the whole issue, and most importantly, with concrete solutions offered to accelerate market change. A document that will integrate the views of the private as well as the public sector, with the aim of consensus on the main challenges with a specific time interval on how to overcome them.

There will also be an after party in a location yet to be announced, with discounted drinks and a chance for attendees to network with like-minded progressive tourism professionals, as well as meet some of the conference speakers. 

Tickets can be purchased directly from HRTurizam.

For Earlybird entries, which run through March 20, tickets are 750 kuna, or 40% of the total ticket price. After March 20, the ticket price will be 1250 kuna. Seats are limited.

Don't miss out on the first-ever One Day or Day One tourism conference in Zagreb!

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January 12, 2020 -Everyone is invited to the 4th Adria Business Network, organized by entrepreneurs Željka Barišić and Kristina Krstinić, which will be held on February 5,2020, at 6 pm at the FORUM Zagreb Convention Center, Radnička cesta 50.

Guest speaker Dace Ulste will lead the first part of the event. Ulste is known for bringing together and helping Croatian entrepreneurs effectively reach new clients and business opportunities through mutual personal recommendations using a BNI structured and focused business networking system. BNI, the world's largest and most successful business networking network, which currently has 250,000 actively involved businesses from 80 countries, came to Croatia six years ago.

Through BNI’s activities, Croatian entrepreneurs, through personal mutual recommendations, have concluded transactions worth over EUR 8 million, without any commissions. The result shows that Dace Ulste is an expert in business networking, and her specialty is referral marketing, which gives entrepreneurs the tools to grow their business and work smarter, not harder. More information on business networking in Croatia can be found at www.bni-zagrebeast.com or globally at www.bni.com

The second part of the event features one-minute pitches, or personal presentations, of all participants present. 

Finally, in an informal gathering with quality wines from the sponsors, all participants will have the opportunity to exchange experiences with the guest lecturer and other attendees.

Seating is limited and you can secure your spot on time by signing up at https://www.entrio.hr/event/turning-contacts-into-contracts-7374

The Adria Business Network event takes place every month and lasts an average of 2 hours. You can find out more about the event here. 

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